How does one sum up all that Aunt Mary has meant to us. Her devotion to family was unmatched, especially to her special nephew, Jimmy. I don’t think there was one family member that Mary has not helped in some way. She had a heart of gold and was thrifty to a fault—she was the original recycler! Next to family, Mary’s love of animals showed in her menagerie of pets from her monkey, Chico, to her last devoted dog, Poko, with a list of pets in between too long to list, at times five at a time. Many times we would leave Mary’s Beauty Parlor in tears over a too short hair cut, but the freebie was too good to pass up. It was Mary who styled my hair on my wedding day. She cared for many great nieces and nephews who relished her special pancakes but also dreaded the weeding of the driveway. Mary loved life. Music brought joy to her life and boy could she dance! A harder worker you will never find, but she also liked a good party. From skiing to camping and waterskiing she was an all out participant.

They broke the mold when Mary was born. As a Depression baby she lived through hard times, but never complained. We love and thank you for the example you set on navigating life’s ups and downs. We are glad your struggle is over, Rest In Peace. So, Aunt Mary, we say Que Sera, Sera, until we meet again.